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American Systems • Cybersecurity • Military • Equity • Bachelor's Degree • Secret • C++ • 28 days ago
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$95k – $110k per year
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In office (United States)
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Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.

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American Systems

American Systems is an employee-owned government services contractor headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering information technology, engineering and analysis, test and evaluation, and training services to national priority programs. Founded in 1975, it became a majority ESOP company in 1997 and fully employee-owned in 2015, works largely for US defense customers such as the Navy and NAVAIR, and has absorbed the contractor Epsilon. Its openings span aerospace and software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, network and systems administrators, mechanical designers and test engineers, many requiring security clearances.
americansystems.com • HQ: McLean, United States • National Security • IT Consulting & Digital Transformation • Engineering Services • 51-200 employees • Est. 1975
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Overview

Are you a highly motivated Software Engineer that is experienced with C/C++ and Qt? Are you excited to work with innovative technology in aviation? Then come aboard AMERICAN SYSTEMS as our next Software Engineer, Staff!

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As our next Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation!

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, Staff, you will:

  • Develop software for aircraft autopilots and associated avionics systems.
  • Participate in ground and flight testing of the developed systems.
  • Work with the latest, cutting edge technology
  • Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
  • Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company
  • Receive a robust benefits package that includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan!

A week in the life of a Software Engineer, Staff, includes:

  • Design, develop, document, test and debug software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions for aircraft autopilots and associated avionics.
  • Work with systems engineers, aerospace engineers, electrical engineers, developers and others to develop fully digital autpilot systems.
  • Develop Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) as part of our simlation and System Integration Lab environments.
  • Develop software using C/C++ and the Qt framework.
  • Develop avionics software in a hard real-time environment.
  • Develop avionics software in accordance with DO-178C.

Qualifications

  • BS Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • Minimum of 3 years of work experience with C/C++ and Qt
  • Minimum of 1 years of related work experience in the field of aircraft avionics
  • Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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